Description
"The typical Galvan is five inches tall, with soft and flexible bones that allow them to squeeze into tight spaces or spring quickly from danger. And while their slimy skin allows Galvans to stick to almost any surface, it also makes them equally difficult to grab ahold of. Known for evasion rather than confrontation and lacking any real combat prowess, Galvans have developed intellectual capacities far beyond those of neighboring species. Incessant collectors or all things technological, they are raised to enter complex machines and operate them from the inside. Despite all of their advanced science, Galvans must remain ever vigilant because in a dangerous galaxy, size still matters and Galvans are easily trampled underfoot."
History
Despite its diminutive scale, Planet Galvan is one of the most scientifically advanced worlds in the galaxy. Miniature skyscrapers and ultra-fast causeways litter the landscape, leaving little room for nature. First kept as pets and then employed by other species as industrial technicians, spies and saboteurs, Galvans were smart enough to keep the best secrets for themselves, eventually amassing enough knowledge to build a powerful empire of their own. A chaotic world of intrigue and innovation, the coldly technocratic inhabitants of Galvan Prime work tirelessly and consume massive resources to keep an ever-tightening grip over their former masters.
Character Creation
Species Name: Galvan (Plural: Galvans) Size: Tiny (-2), 4 to 6 inches tall. Lifepan: Up to multiple thousand years old. Vision: Normal Speed: Land, Swim & Climb: 5ft Base HP & HPLV: 6 + 3 Special Adjustments: MPLV increased by 2, and gain 1 free Meta-ability.
Traits
Superior Intelligence Galvan characters start with +2 Intellect Attribute score, and are considered to be Tier 3 for determining difficulty of Intellect-based checks and Metaphors. Enhanced Reflexes Galvan characters start with +1 Agility and Perception Attribute scores, and considered to be Tier 2 for determining difficulty of Agility and Perception checks and Metaphors. Galvan Biological Advantages Galvan characters are Amphibious, they can swim and breathe in bodies of water. They can also stick to sheer surfaces that support their weight and gain a Climb speed equal to their speed, and they can stick to almost any surface. Tiny Size Galvan characters are naturally Tiny, they range from 4 to 6 inches tall. They have a natural reach and space of 1ft and must enter into a larger creature's space to land melee attacks upon them. Galvans gain Advantage against area-of-effect attacks and effects that does not saturate the entire space. Attacks and affects that home in on targets or covers the entire area completely are unaffected. Galvans use x4 their Reflex core value for determining the height in which they can start taking fall damage, and if they do, they gain Resistance to Fall damage.
Gallery
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Galvan Male, Posing in front of the camera. -
Galvan Male, with Rare Red homochromia. -
Galvan Male, demonstrating acrobatic talents. -
Galvan Senior, dressed appropriately for harsh environments. -
Galvan Female, offering guidance and support to another of their species.
Description and History written by Dwayne McDuffie